Please make sure that all changes regarding your student’s transportation are entered into the “Meece Campus ‘Same Day’ Transportation Changes” link by 2pm daily.

  https://bit.ly/MeeceDayOfDismissal

This link is also found on the Bus Transportation page on the Newark Charter School website.  We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring enough time is given to communicate correct information to your child’s teacher prior to dismissal.

Lands' End has a Memorial Day Sale running until May 2026. Use Code: MEMORIAL30 to get 30% off School Uniforms.

Go to Lands' End and search Newark Charter School

The Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Junior High.  It is for parents only.  Your child will have an opportunity to have lunch at the Junior High, tour the building, and meet the 6th-grade team on Wednesday, June 3rd. 

3rd Grade Field Day Rescheduled to Monday Morning, June 1, 2026

Please review the new times and remove yourself from a slot if you previously signed up and cannot make the new date. New Volunteers can use the same link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090549A8AC2DA1F85-49853250-rescheduled#/

ALLERGY SEASON IS HERE!

If your child is susceptible to environmental allergies, please be sure your child takes their medication prior to coming to school as we cannot provide over-the-counter allergy medication during the school day. 

Student medications need to be in an original box with a current prescription label. A completed medication permission slip is required in addition to the action plan before the nurse can give your child medication at school. If your child is prescribed a controlled medication that needs to be taken in the middle of the school day, a parent/guardian is required to hand deliver the medication to the school nurse. **Please note that routine AM medications should be administered at home prior to the student’s school day.

NCSPrimarySchoolNurses@ncs.k12.de.us. 

Primary School (Grades K-2): Jay Alexander and Erin Porter at NCSPrimarySchoolNurses@ncs.k12.de.us 

Intermediate School (Grades 3-5): Elenie Lochonic at Elenie.Lochonic@ncs.k12.de.us

HELP US NOT WASTE FOOD!  If your student will be absent on a day for which a school lunch has been preordered (regardless of financial status), please notify Mrs. Bigham (Jennifer.bigham@ncs.k12.de.us) by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence so the meal can be canceled and credited back to your student’s Lunch Works account. Absence notifications received after the school day has begun cannot be credited. 

Grab-and-go breakfast is available to all students at NO COST upon arrival at school. Breakfast does not require preordering. Students may choose to pick up a breakfast before proceeding to their classroom.

The Primary School has a large collection of jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, and water bottles waiting to be claimed! Please encourage your student to check the lost and found for any missing items before the end of the day on June 2. Any unclaimed items remaining after dismissal will be donated to the school pantry or Goodwill.

All Books Due!

All books are due back in our Libraries. Please check with your students to make sure they have returned their books. Any books not returned by the last day of school will become NCS obligations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at maria.bolan@ncs.k12.de.us. Thank you!

To all of the Volunteers who made 4th & 5th Grade Field Day one of the most special days of the school year~~~

A big Thank You for your time, energy, enthusiasm and participation in making NCIS Field Days 2026 some of the best ever for our students. Field Day does not happen without your dedication to this community. A job spectacularly well done to all involved! 

NCS Intermediate School Band & Orchestra: 2026-2027 Registration is Open!

Is your child interested in joining Band or Orchestra next school year? Registration for the 2026-2027 Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra programs is now open! Spots are available for incoming 4th and 5th grade students.

To register, visit the Intermediate School page on the NCS website: newarkcharterschool.org/intermediate-school-home

From there, you can access:

• Beginning Band Registration: for students new to the Band program

• Beginning Orchestra Registration: for students new to the Orchestra program

Already in Band or Orchestra this year? Current 2025-2026 Beginning Band and Orchestra students planning to continue next year as rising 5th graders should complete the Intent to Return Form, also found on the Intermediate School page. More information will be sent home with the students.

Questions? Contact Mr. Bouttavong at tyler.bouttavong@ncs.k12.de.us 

The NCIS Art Studio is looking for donations of used hair dryers in safe, working condition. The studio could also use a few donations of paper towels and wipes for the year-end clean-up! Thank you for all of the support this school year!! 

Tuesday, May 26 - Alexander, Valentine, Keefer

Thursday, May 28 - Walker/Warner, Hartley, Bernal

Friday, May 29 - Ballard, Gasdia/Gillund, Buzcik

The intermediate school has tons of jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, and water bottles waiting for their owners to pick them up. Please encourage your student to take a look for missing items before the end of day May 29. All items left will be donated to the school pantry or Goodwill after dismissal.

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha will be observed on May 26th and 27th.  It is the Muslim day of sacrifice and one of the most significant Muslim holidays.  It is usually marked with a large meal.

https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/5278c0d6-6fad-4485-ba5f-21ff6e478740/eid-al-adha-all-about-the-holidays/

Juneteenth

Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 19th.  It is a holiday commemorating the emancipation of slaves in Texas, marking the official end of slavery in the U.S.

https://whyy.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/1cc3b3d6-6c27-442d-ba9d-c7a5fbf01ceb/juneteenth-all-about-the-holidays/

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/